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Aaron Hunt (born June 19, 1980) is an American former professional football defensive tackle.

College career

Hunt attended Texas Tech University and played for the Texas Tech Red Raiders football team. He set a Big 12 record for most career sacks with 34, and it would stand until 2022 when it was equaled by Iowa State's Will McDonald.

Professional career

Denver Broncos (first stint)

In 2003, Hunt was selected in the sixth round (194th overall) by the Denver Broncos in the 2003 NFL draft. He was released by Denver on September 4, 2003.

Arizona Cardinals

Hunt spent the last 3 weeks of the 2003 season on the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.

Miami Dolphins

In 2004, Hunt spent training camp with the Miami Dolphins but was waived on August 27.

Denver Broncos (second stint)

In 2005, Hunt re-signed with the Broncos in March 2005 and spent a season in NFL Europa. There, he played with the Hamburg Sea Devils and recorded 3 sacks and 23 total tackles. Hunt was waived by Denver on August 27.

BC Lions

In May 2006, Hunt was signed as a free agent by the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League and had a great first year. Hunt won the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award and Jackie Parker Trophy for best rookie in the West Division. Hunt was named a 2006 West Division All-Star, and was a member of the Lions 2006 Grey Cup championship team.

Montreal Alouettes

After becoming a free agent in 2012, Hunt signed with the Montreal Alouettes on February 21, 2012. Hunt was released by Montreal on July 24, 2012, after four games, recording 4 tackles and 0 sacks in that span.

Personal life

Hunt is the younger brother of linebacker Reggie Hunt. The elder Hunt retired in 2011 after stints with the Edmonton Eskimos, Montreal Alouettes and Saskatchewan Roughriders.

References

1. Dolphins 2004 Media Guide (PDF). p. 302.
2. "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
3. "Alouettes go Hunt-ing, sign DT". Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
4. Alouettes release former league all-star DT Hunt
5. The Canadian Press. "Linebacker Hunt retires as a member of the Roughriders". TSN.ca. TSN. Retrieved October 28, 2011.

External links

• Stats Crew profile
• Montreal Alouettes bio

• 1980 births
• Living people
• American football defensive linemen
• Players of Canadian football from Texas
• Arizona Cardinals players
• BC Lions players
• Canadian football defensive linemen
• Denver Broncos players
• Hamburg Sea Devils players
• Montreal Alouettes players
• People from Denison, Texas
• Players of American football from Grayson County, Texas
• Texas Tech Red Raiders football players
• Canadian Football League Rookie of the Year Award winners